vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd How to pronounce vineyard (audio)
British also -ˌyärd
Synonyms of vineyardnext
1
: a planting of grapevines
2
: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor
Toilers in the vineyard of diplomacy …Daniel Schorr

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The full line-up of restaurants and vineyards has not yet been released, but some events have already sold out for general access tickets, such as the La Dolce Vita evening. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026 Among the family is Michael (the ridiculously handsome Regé-Jean Page), Matteo’s cousin-slash-brother (again, long story), who owns a vineyard and with whom Anna immediately gets off on the wrong foot, even though their attraction is also immediate. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026 Cliff Lede’s Poetry vineyard is one of his most iconic and stunning to visit. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026 Jess reports on winery and vineyard acquisitions; controversial Napa land use debates; wildfires; a growing farmworker rights movement; and Wine Country’s most exciting restaurant and tasting room openings. Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vineyard

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of vineyard was in the 14th century

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vineyard

noun
vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd How to pronounce vineyard (audio)
: a field of grapevines
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